Would do you think of your awning?

Used 2B PopUPTimes · Jul 21, 2007, 08:35 AM

Quote from: waveryYep..............and a good deal it was :sombraro: It is the CareFree Campout awning made by A&E Systems. It isn't advertised that way in the auction (for some reason) but that's what it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130134122936&rd=1,1

The Campout awning is a Carefree of Colorado product and the Trimline is an A&E Systems brand that is owned by Dometic .

Has anyone looked at Fiama awnings?

Used 2B PopUPTimes · Jul 21, 2007, 08:38 AM

Quote from: HersheyGirlOn my first camper, a Jayco, it had the standard Jayco awning with all of the many twist poles etc....I hated it and somehow "lost" the poles on a camping trip. I replaced that one with a Carefree of Colorado campout awning and just loved it. The ease of set up was great and I loved it being attatched to the side of the camper.....also so easy to roll up and store in the bag. I sold the Jayco and bought my Palamino camper which had a can type pull out awning. I just could not get the thing to work for me. I read the instructions over and over again and it just never worked for me. I tried to pull it out one time and tore my rotater cuff and that was pretty much over for me. Then, a few months later, both legs broke off when we were trying to put it away....so.....I took that bad boy off and bought a Carefree of Colorado campout awning and couldn't be happier with it. I really love that awning as it is light enough for me to handle and so easy to use. I also just got finished installing the add a room and am so happy with it. So all in all, I vote for the Carefree Campout awning.

That awning (A&E Catalina 2500) had me ready to kill somebody until I figured it out, then I loved it. I guess you were ready to kill me when you hurt your shoulder.
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dthurk · Jul 21, 2007, 09:04 AM

We love our awning (probably an A&E product), it's BIG and easy to setup and stow. But, we're in a different category so don't know how much we might help.

happpybooker1 · Jul 21, 2007, 09:50 PM

I have a standard awning that came with the pop up. Don't remember the brand but it 'looks' like the A&E awning. Just has 4 poles that all swing up & store inside the 'brace' that goes across the front of the awning. So.... no poles to get lost/misplaced/figure out where they go & in what order.

However..... even deploying it when the pup is 1/2 way up I can never get it up right. The problem is there is only one 'catch' in each side brace (they're not adjustable). I can fit one nipple in the little holder on the roof OK but never the second. I am not strong enough to get the roof pushed back enough to force the second brace into the roof bracket. And if I can get it into the bracket first, I can't get that pole to 'lock' in the one catch.

I have thought I need to drill several holes through the inner telescoping pole & get a nail to slip through whatever set of 'holes' fits at the moment. that might solve my problem.

I too have heard that the Carefree SS awning pulls the roof out of alignment something awful on another forum I belong to.

wavery · Jul 22, 2007, 06:16 PM

Quote from: PopUPTimesThe Campout awning is a Carefree of Colorado product and the Trimline is an A&E Systems brand that is owned by Dometic .

Has anyone looked at Fiama awnings?

The one that I have is the A&E Trim-line. Sorry for the mis-information on that.

I honestly thought that it was the same thing because it is identical, as far as I can tell.

This website shows all the parts are interchangeable and I thought that it indicated that A&E was the producer. Sorry if I was wrong.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-awnings-awning-parts-1.htm#Awning%20Tension%20Rafters%20-%20A%20&%20E%20-%20Carefree

At any rate.......I guess I'll have to change my vote to the A&E Trimline.

tlhdoc · Jul 29, 2007, 08:07 PM

Quote from: PopUPTimesHas anyone looked at Fiama awnings?

I have never heard of them. I am OK with my stock Fleetwood awning. I can put it up and down by myself. What I want is the narrow sun shade for the back side of the camper. If anyone knows of a company that makes one let me know please.

tlhdoc · Jul 29, 2007, 08:18 PM

Quote from: PopUPTimesHas anyone looked at Fiama awnings?

Dave if they send you one to test, and it will fit my trailer I would be happy to do a review for you. The F45i looks like a very nice awning.

Morin · Jul 30, 2007, 08:08 AM

Used My Awning for the first time this week. Worked grat and I had to stake the fron 2 poles. It was easy enough but I noticed that the Bag is starting to tear near the zippers on both sides. Anyone know where I can get a new replacement bag?

wavery · Jul 30, 2007, 10:13 AM

Quote from: MorinUsed My Awning for the first time this week. Worked grat and I had to stake the fron 2 poles. It was easy enough but I noticed that the Bag is starting to tear near the zippers on both sides. Anyone know where I can get a new replacement bag?

The bag and awning material is all sewn together on most models. What model PU do you have and what length is your PU box?

I have a 2002 Coleman 12' box. I removed the factory awning because the metal frame was bent. If you are interested in it, please send me a PM.

PattieAM · Jul 31, 2007, 08:05 AM

My 06 Fleetwood Niagara came with a bag awning, and I ordered the Add-a-Room, and I really like both. Once I got a set-up system, it was a breeze to do both.

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